How to Get From Manhattan to the Hamptons in 45 Minutes

Instead of dealing with train or car traffic that could last for hours, savvy New Yorkers can hop a seaplane from the East River and find themselves in the Hamptons in about 45 minutes. Pilot Thea Esperanza of Shoreline Aviation gives Condé Nast Travelerthe breakdown about how these flights work—and how much fun they can be with a glass of rosé in hand. Illustration by Peter Arkle.